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Old 05-24-2009, 05:05 PM
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Engine won't start...problem solved on forum

This forum is invaluable for problem solving... I had posted that "my engine won't start" after checking spark, compression, a new carb, rebuilt the fuel pump, new filter and still not getting fuel to the carb. I tried a hand pump to release sediment at the fuel tank to no avail. It was the suggestions from the forum to use a portable compressor ( which I have ) and a hand siphon bulb that did the trick. My compressor blew clear the main fuel line, the hand bulb drew the fuel into the filter, fuel pump bowl and carb... the engine now runs perfectly.

Also the suggestion to use allen head cap screws to install the fuel pump instead of the hex head bolts makes installation a 100% easier. I should have thought of that myself!

Thanks to those A4 owners that commented, I always try to impart what limited knowledge I have whenever I can.
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